Trait Variations and Adaptations
Grade 8•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe how structural, behavioral, and physiological adaptations arise from trait variations and impact a species' chances of survival and reproductive success.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define structural adaptations and provide two examples of how they enhance an organism's survival.
2. Explain the difference between behavioral and physiological adaptations, and give one example of each.
3. Describe how variations in traits within a population can lead to natural selection. Use an example to illustrate your explanation.
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